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January 7th, 2007-Phil Jackson becomes fastest coach to 900 wins

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief • January 7, 2025
Photo Credit: Photo via Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons License

Legendary NBA coach, Phil Jackson won his 900th game against the Dallas Mavericks while coaching the Los Angeles Lakers.

Jackson won 900 in 1,264 games, just edging out Lakers legend Pat Riley, who accomplished the feat in 1,278 games.

Phil Jackson is widely regarded as one of if not the greatest coach in NBA history with 11 total NBA championships, 6 with the Bulls, 5 with the Lakers.

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Dylan Miller
Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
Dylan Miller is currently a Senior at Colonia High School. He enjoys participating in sports, earning varsity letters in cross country, winter track and spring track. In addition to participating in sports, Miller also follows the NFL, NBA and MLB. Scouting is a large part of Miller’s extracurricular activities as an Eagle Scout. At this level he will learn more about leadership and communication, which Miller is eager to add to his skill set as he prepares for college. When he’s not busy in school or running, he enjoys watching TV shows like Ted Lasso. He also likes listening to sports analysts Colin Cowherd, Jim Rome or Dan Patrick. He aspires to work in the sports field and run track in college.